New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is calling on Sen. Robert Menendez to resign, saying his indictment on bribery charges is “deeply disturbing.”
Author: Tom Howell Jr.
Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on bribery charges
A federal grand jury indicted Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez on Friday on charges he accepted bribes from three New Jersey businessmen in exchange for favors that would benefit the trio and the country of Egypt.
Biden enjoys a 12-point lead over Trump in New Hampshire poll of a possible rematch
A slight majority of New Hampshire residents would support President Biden in a hypothetical rematch with former President Donald Trump in 2024, according to a poll released Friday that shows outright anger toward the ex-president is giving the incumbe…
White House says it supports full probe into Sikh separatist’s death amid Canada-India row
The White House said Thursday it supports a law enforcement investigation into the murder of a Sikh separatist in Canada but declined to wade into thorny diplomatic matters around the killing that involves India, a key ally in Asia.
Former NATO commander: China is watching Zelenskyy visit
A former top Air Force general says “Chinese leaders are watching” to see if U.S. leaders support Kyiv when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the White House and Capitol Hill on Thursday to plead for more aid.
Biden cancels $37 million in student debt over University of Phoenix claims
President Biden said Wednesday he is canceling $37 million in debt for more than 1,000 borrowers who attended the University of Phoenix, a prominent online college.
U.S., Brazil reach workers’ pact on sidelines of U.N. meetings
President Biden and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva launched a partnership Wednesday aimed at shoring up workers’ rights and ending labor exploitation.
Biden, Netanyahu strike cordial tone after months of U.S.-Israeli tensions
President Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday that he plans to welcome him in Washington by December, a move designed to ease tensions over a perceived snub of the right-wing leader who has had an uneasy relationship with …
Blinken bullish on Ukraine support, citing key Republicans
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is confident Congress will maintain military aid for Ukraine, arguing Wednesday that key Republicans believe if Russian President Vladimir Putin triumphs, it will be “open season for would-be aggressors anywhere.”
NARAL Pro-Choice America rebrands as Reproductive Freedom for All ahead of 2024 fight
A leading abortion rights group, NARAL Pro-Choice America, said Wednesday it is renaming itself as Reproductive Freedom for All as it gears up for a big political fight over the procedure in a post-Roe v. Wade world.